604.39.991 Bravo Dualogic GB

This Supplement describes the procedure for using the Fiat Bravo Dualogic electronically controlled manual gearbox.
For the correct use of the gearbox, it is essential to read this Supplement in full to find out at the outset which operations are
correct and permissible.
For additional information, consult the Owner Handbook to which this Supplement is attached.

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CONTENTS
READY TO START ................................................................... 3
OPERATING MODE .................................................................. 4
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.................................. 10
TOWING THE CAR .................................................................. 13
FUSE REPLACEMENT ............................................................... 13
SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................................. 14
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS...................................................... 14
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS..................... 15
TRANSMISSION ......................................................................... 15
PERFORMANCE ........................................................................ 15
CAPACITIES ................................................................................. 16
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................................................... 16
FUEL CONSUMPTION ............................................................ 17
CO2 EMISSIONS ......................................................................... 17

The car is equipped with an electronically
controlled manual gearbox known as
“Dualogic” that has two operating modes:
MANUAL and AUTO.
The gearbox consists of a conventional
manual transmission to which an electronically-controlled
electrohydraulic device
that controls the clutch and gear shifts
automatically has been added.
READY TO START
MANUAL MODE
IMPORTANT For the correct use of the
system, only use your right foot to operate
the pedals.
❒ Press the brake pedal
❒ Start the engine
❒ Push the gear lever A-fig.1 towards
(+) to engage first gear (if starting from
N or R simply move the lever to the
central position) or R to engage reverse.
❒ Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal
❒ When driving, push the gear lever A towards
(+) to engage a higher gear or towards
(–) to engage a lower gear.
AUTOMATIC MODE
IMPORTANT For the correct use of the
system, only use your right foot to operate
the pedals.
❒ Press the brake pedal
❒ Start the engine
fig. 1
fig. 2
F0Q0103m
F0Q0104m
❒ Push the gear lever A-fig. 1 in A/M to
engage the automatic mode or in R to
engage reverse
❒ Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
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OPERATING MODE
The gearbox can work in two operating
modes:
❒ the first is manual (MANUAL),
where the driver decides directly
when to shift gear;
❒ the second fully automatic (AUTO),
where the system decides when to
shift gear. ECO function (Economy)
can be used with this mode reducing
fuel consumption. To turn this function
on, press button E-fig. 3 located
on the gearbox trim.
The selection of the gear and the operating
mode (MANUAL or AUTO) is
made using the control lever A-fig. 1 in
the centre console.
Avoid keeping your hand on
the lever when you are not requesting
a gear shift or an
Auto/Manual mode change.
fig. 3
F0Q0105m
CONTROL LEVER
The control lever A, located in the dashboard,
is the floating multistable type, i.e.
it can take up three stable positions and
three unstable positions.
The three stable positions correspond to
neutral (N), reverse (R) and the middle
position between the unstable positions
(+) and (–).
The unstable positions, in other words
those which are abadonned as soon as the
lever is released, are the position requesting
a higher gear (+), the position requesting
a lower gear (–) and the position
requesting the automatic operating mode
(A/M).
The system returns to the manual mode
by returning the lever to the A/M position.
With the car at a standstill and the key removed,
the lever may be moved
with/without the brake pedal pressed. The
system does not carry out any action after
the lever has been moved and remains
in the gear memorized before the key was
removed.
IMPORTANT After starting, if there is an
error between the position of the lever and
the gear actually engaged, this will be signalled,
when the brake pedal is released, by
a buzzer and by the letter N flashing in the
display until the inconsistency no longer exists.

fig. 4
F0Q0777m
MANUAL OPERATION
(MANUAL)
In this operating mode, the driver is responsible
for choosing the best gear ratio
to engage, depending on the car operating
conditions.
Proceed as follows to shift gear:
❒ move the lever to (+) position to engage
a higher gear;
or
❒ move the lever to (–) position to engage
a lower gear.
If the gear change request may adversely
affect the correct operation of the engine
and the gearbox, the system does not allow
the gear change but automatically
changes down if the engine is idling (e.g.
during deceleration).
In such cases the system warns the driver
of the impossibility of changing gear by
means of a buzzer.
fig. 5 F0Q3290g fig. 6 F0Q3291g
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
(where provided) fig. 4
On certain versions the change can be
managed sequentially using (optional) controls
on the steering wheel.
To use the controls on the steering wheel,
the gear lever should be in the middle position
between + and –:
❒ moving the lever on the steering
wheel +: engagement of higher ratio;
❒ moving the lever on the steering
wheel –: engagement of lower ratio.
The engagement of a lower (or higher)
gear ratio is only permitted if the engine
speed allows
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
(AUTO)
To switch the automatic operation (AUTO)
on/off, push lever A to the A/M position;
activation will be signalled by the display of
the word AUTO and the gear engaged
fig. 5-6. In AUTO mode the system will
change gear depending on the speed of the
car, the engine speed and the intensity with
which the accelerator pedal is pressed. A
gear shift may be requested by operating the
gear lever, but without necessarily switching
this mode off: this function, known as
‘gear suggestion’, suspends the automatic
mode for the time required to select the ratio
requested by the driver.
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Automatic operation
(AUTO - ECO)
The ECO can only be activated with the
automatic mode engaged.
The ECO function is turned on by pressing
button E-fig. 6 located on the trim
next to the gear lever. After this function
has been activated, the display will show
the gear engaged and the words AUTO
and E.
The ECO function activates the system
selecting the most suitable gear depending
on the speed of the car, the engine
speed and the intensity with which the accelerator
is pressed with fuel economy being
the main objective.
fig. 7
F0S0236m
If necessary (e.g. when overtaking) the system
changes down a gear or more in order
to provide appropriate power and
torque for the acceleration requested by
the driver (this all takes place in automatic
mode irrespective of whether or not
the ECO function is activated).
INFORMATION ON DISPLAY
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
after around one second, display shows
the gear engaged and the last mode used
(AUTO or MANUAL):
N = neutral;
1 = first gear;
2 = second gear
3 = third gear;
4 = fourth gear;
5 = fifth gear;
6 = sixth gear;
R = reverse.
If the ECO function is used the display will
show the letter E (Economy) next the
gear engaged fig. 8-9.
IMPORTANT If the display does not
show the gear engaged after 10 seconds
with the ignition key in MAR, turn the ignition
to STOP, wait for the display to
turn off and then repeat the manoeuvre.
If the problem persists, contact the Fiat
Dealership.

fig. 8
fig. 9
F0Q3292g
F0Q3293g
ENGINE STARTING
The system permits engine start-up with a
gear engaged and also with the gearbox in
neutral (N); the brake pedal must always
be pressed first.
It is advisable to place the gear lever in
neutral (N) before starting the engine.
After start-up:
❒ the gearbox automatically engages neutral
(N)
❒ the lever remains in the same position
as the last time the engine was turned
off
❒ the display will show the letter (N) and,
when the brake pedal is released, a
buzzer together with the flashing of the
letter (N), will signal any inconsistency
between the position of the lever and
the gear engaged
❒ the gears that can be engaged are 1st ,
2nd or reverse (R).
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox is a position other than N and
without the brake pedal pressed, the display
shows a dedicated message see
(“Warning lights and messages” paragraph).
In this case, repeat the start-up manoeuvre,
pressing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed startup”
procedure (see associated messages):
turn the key to the AVV position for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
be in recovery mode (highest gear permitted
3rd , automatic mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact the
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the hydraulic
system so that it is prepared for the subsequent
starting of the enigne.
WARNING
If the engine does not start
with the gear engaged, a potentially
hazardous situation because
the gearbox has automatically shifted
to neutral is indicated by a buzzer.
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DRIVING OFF IN THE CAR
Driving off in the car, take-off, is permitted
in 1 st gear and 2 nd gear (recommended
on road surfaces with poor grip) and
reverse (R).
To engage 1 st gear
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ with the lever in (N) or (R) move the
lever to the middle position;
❒ with the lever already in the middle position,
move the lever toward (+);
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal (pressing the pedal
quickly so that it reaches the end of
travel and turning off the ASR function,
if present, allow a responsive take off).
It is possible to engage 1 st or 2 nd gear with
the lever in the middle position and the
brake pedal pressed using the lever (+) located
behind the steering wheel (where
present).
For departures on a hill with a mediumsteep
gradient, it is advisable to use the
handbrake.
To engage 2 nd gear
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ with the lever in (N) or (R) move the
lever to the middle position and then
toward (+)
❒ with the lever already in the middle position,
move the lever twice toward (+)
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
It is possible to engage 1st or 2nd gear
with the lever in the middle position and
the brake pedal pressed using the lever (+)
located behind the steering wheel (where
present). For departures on a hill with a
medium-steep gradient, it is advisable to
use the handbrake.
To engage reverse (R)
❒ press the brake pedal (car completely
stationary)
IMPORTANT If the car is moving, the request
is accepted and carried out if the car
speed is less than 3 km/h within 1.5 seconds
of the request: if the request is not
implemented, the system will maintain the
gear engaged or if car speed drops below
10 km/h it will put the gearbox in neutral
(N) and the manoeuvre must then be repeated.
❒ move the lever to (R)
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.

BUZZER WARNING
For safety reasons, a buzzer warning
sounds when the car is parked with the
gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning
sounds when the ignition key is turned to
STOP);
With the car at a standstill, engine running
and (1), (2) or (R) gear engaged, the system
turns on the buzzer and automatically
shifts the gearbox to neutral (N) when:
❒ the accelerator and/or brake pedals are
not operated for at least 3 minutes;
❒ the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒ the driver’s door is opened and the accelerator
and brake are not operated
for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒ a fault has been detected in the gearbox.
PARKING THE CAR
To park safely, it is essential to engage 1 st
gear or reverse (R) gear with your foot
on the brake pedal. If parking on a slope,
operate the brake pedal. It is also essential
to wait until the gear engaged disappears
from the reconfigurable multifunction
display before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave your car
with the gearbox in neutral (N).
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒ With the car at a standstill and a gear
engaged, keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off. Then release
the brake and accelerate gradually;
❒ when parked for long periods with the
engine running, it is advisable to keep
the gearbox in (N);
❒ in order to safeguard the efficiency of
the clutch, do not use the accelerator
to keep the car still (e.g.: stopped on a
hill); if the clutch overheats it could
damage it so use the brake pedal or the
handbrake and only use the acceleratoe
pedal when setting off;
❒ use second gear only when you need
more control of take-off during manoeuvres
on surfaces with poor grip;
❒ if, with reverse (R) engaged, you need
to engage first speed or vice versa, only
change gear when the car has come
to a stop and the brake pedal is
pressed;
❒ although very inadvisable, if the car is
unexpectedly allowed to roll downhill
with the gearbox in neutral (N) the system
will automatically engage the gear
best suited to car speed when a gear
shift is requested to allow drive to be
correctly transmitted to the wheels;
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❒ if necessary, with the engine off it is possible
to engage 1 st gear or reverse (R)
with the ignition ON and the brake
pressed. In this case, gear shifts must be
made allowing at least 5 minutes to
elapse between one gear shift and the
next to safeguard the operation of the
hydraulic system and the pump in particular;
❒ pressing the accelerator pedal quickly
until it is in the end of travel position
and switchin off the ASR function, if
present, using the button in the dashboard
allows for a responsive take off.
❒ during hill starts, accelerate gradually
but fully immediately after releasing the
handbrake or brake pedal to allow the
engine to increase its rpm to a greater
extent and overcome higher gradients
with more torque.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
DUALOGIC GEARBOX
FAILURE (red)
t
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light on the dial comes on
flashing (together with a message in the
display and a buzzer) to indicate that the
gearbox is faulty.
If a fault is present, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to check the system.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES
The message appears in the display to indicate
that the driver is using the gearbox
incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could automatically
activate a procedure for protecting
the system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.

MANUAL MODE
NOT AVAILABLE
The message appears in the display when
it is not possible to select MANUAL
mode with the engine running.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
AUTOMATIC MODE
NOT AVAILABLE
The message appears in the display when
it is not possible to select AUTO mode
with the engine running.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
CLUTCH OVERHEATING -
SEE MANUAL
The message appears in the display together
with a buzzer when the clutch
overheats.
In this situation, limit take-off and gear
shifts or if necessary park (turning off the
engine) until conditions are optimum.
If the message still appears in
the display, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
To safeguard clutch efficiency,
do not use the accelerator
to keep the car at a standstill
(e.g.: parking on a hill); the
clutch could be damaged by overheating.
Use the brake pedal instead and
operate the accelerator only when you
are ready to set off.
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL
The message is shown in the display together
with a buzzer during an attempt at
starting when the brake pedal is not
pressed.
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL -
DELAYED START-UP
The display shows these messages alternately
and in sequence together with an
warning buzzer when the system does not
recognise the brake pedal to be operational
during a starting attempt.
In this situation, keep the key on AVV for
at least 7 seconds with the brake pressed:
the engine will start. The system will be in
recovery mode (maximum speed permitted:
3 rd ).
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IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed startup”
procedure (see associated messages):
turn the key to the AVV position for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
be in recovery mode (highest gear permitted
3 rd , automatic mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The messages are only displayed
if the engine is started with a gear
other than neutral (N) engaged.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the messages remain in the
display.
GEAR NOT AVAILABLE
This message appears in the display together
with a warning buzzer in the following
cases:
❒ when it is not possible to change gear
due to a fault in the system;
or
❒ when, due a fault in the system, it is only
possible to engage 1 st (1), 2 nd (2), 3 rd
(3) or reverse (R).
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
MANOEUVRE NOT PERMITTED
The message appears in the display together
with a warning buzzer when the
system will not accept a gear change via
the control lever because certain conditions
required for acceptance of the gear
change are missing.
PRESS BRAKE AND
REPEAT MANOEUVRE
The message appears in the display accompanied,
in some cases, by a warning
buzzer for safety reasons if you attempt
to change gear without previously pressing
the brake pedal.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
PLACE GEAR LEVER IN N
(neutral)
This message appears in the display together
with a warning buzzer when the
system asks the driver to perform the manoeuvre.
When the gearbox is shifted to (N) the
message in the display should go off.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.

TOWING THE CAR
Ensure the gearbox is in neutral (N) (by
checking that the car moves when pushed)
and tow in the same way as a normal car
with a manual gearbox (see instructions in
Owner Handbook).
If it is not possible to place the gearbox
in neutral, do not tow the car and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
For the location of the fuses, see the illustrations in the “Fuse replacement” paragraph
in the “In an emergency” section of the Owner’s Handbook.
FUSE AMPS
Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition) F16 7.5
Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ battery) F18 10
ECO button and Dualogic gearbox control light guide F51 5
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
DUALOGIC GEARBOX HYDRAULIC OPERATING SYSTEM FLUID
For checking the oil level, go exclusively to a Fiat Dealership.
1.4 T-JET 120 HP 1.6 Multijet 120 HP
Check the transmission
control oil level
Every 30.000 km Every 35.000 km
Check level for the clutch
actuation hydraulic system
Every 30.000 km Every 35.000 km
Replace oil for the clutch
actuation hydraulic system
Every 60.000 km (or every 2 years) Every 70.000 km (or every 2 years)
Used gearbox oil contains substances that are hazardous for the environment. It is advisable to have the oil changed
by a Fiat Dealership where used oil will be disposed of according to the law.

ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine code Bodywork versions
1.4 T-JET 120 HP 198A4000 198AXG11 10
198AXG11 10B (▲)
1.6 Multijet 120 HP 198A2000 198AXL11 11 ()
198AXL11 11B (▲) ()
198AXL11 11C ()
198AXLII IID (▲) ()
(▲) Versions with option of 18” tyres
() EURO 4 with DPF versions
() EURO 5 versions
TRANSMISSION
PERFORMANCE
The top speed after the car has been run in is:
1.4 T-JET 120 HP: 197 km/h
1.6 Multijet 120 HP: 195 km/h
1.4 T-JET 120 HP - 1.6 Multijet 120 HP
Gearbox Six forward speeds plus reverse
with electronically-controlledhydraulic system
Clutch Electronically controlled electrohydraulic
Drive Front
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CAPACITIES
Dualogic gearbox
hydraulic activation system
Clutch hydraulic operating system
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Use
Lubricants
for transmission
of drive
Brake Fluid
Specifications of fluids
and lubricants for the correct
operation of the vehicle
Special fluid for electrohydraulic actuators
ratio selector.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-SA1
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL-4 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MZ1
Synthetic fluid for brake and clutch system.
Exceeds specifications: FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4,
ISO 4925, SAE J 1704.
Qualification FIAT 9.55597
1.4 T-JET 120 HP - 1.6 Multijet 120 HP
litres
kg
0.505
0.038
0.43
0.040
Genuine fluids
and lubricants
TUTELA CAR
CS SPEED
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F005.F98
TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F108.F02
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
Recommended fuels
Recommended products
TUTELA CAR CS SPEED
TUTELA TOP4
Applications
Dualogic electrically
operated electrohydraulic
actuator
Gearbox oil
(1.6 Multijet
versions)
Hydraulic brakes and
clutch hydraulic controls

FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO
2004/3/EC DIRECTIVE (litres x 100 km) Urban Extraurban Combined
1.4 T-JET 120 HP 8.5 5.4 6.5
1.6 Multijet 120 HP 5.9 3.8 4.6
The fuel consumption figures in the table refer to the AUTO-ECO mode.
CO 2 EMISSIONS
CO2 EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO 2004/3/EC DIRECTIVE
1.4 T-JET 120 HP: 154 g/km
1.6 Multijet 120 HP: 120 g/km
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